Which of the following group of musical instruments are known as Membranophones?
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Correct answer: C
Explanation
Correct Answer:
Option 3: Percussion Instruments
Explanation:
Membranophones are instruments in which sound is produced by striking a leather or membrane, such as the dholak, tabla, etc. They are called 'membranophones' in English, so the correct answer is percussion instruments.
Additional Facts:
Idiophones: In which the body of the instrument itself vibrates (e.g., manjira).
Chordophones: In which sound is produced by the vibration of strings (e.g., sitar, veena).
Aerophones: In which sound is produced by the vibration of air (e.g., flute, shehnai).
The membrane is the most prominent instrument in percussion instruments.
Possible Questions for the Upcoming Exam (with answers):
What category of instrument is the tabla?
(Answer: Percussion Instruments)
What type of instrument is the flute?
(Answer: Wind instrument)
What category of instrument is the sitar?
(Answer: String instrument)
What type of instrument is the manjira?
(Answer: Ghan instrument)